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Largest Cities in Kazakhstan

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Kazakhstan

1 Almaty 02 1,977,011
2 Shymkent 1537272 1,200,000
3 Aktobe 04 500,757
4 Karagandy 12 497,777
5 Taraz 17 358,153
6 Kyzylorda 14 354,800
7 Astana 05 345,604
8 Oral 07 330,000
9 Pavlodar 11 329,002
10 Ust-Kamenogorsk 15 319,067
11 Semey 12510143 292,780
12 Atyrau 06 290,700
13 Turkestan 10 227,098
14 Kostanay 13 210,000
15 Petropavl 16 200,920
16 Temirtau 12 170,600
17 Kokshetau 03 150,649
18 Aktau 09 147,443
19 Rudnyy 13 124,000
20 Ekibastuz 11 121,470
21 Taldykorgan 12510144 116,558
22 Zhezqazghan 12510145 104,357
23 Zhanaozen 09 103,598
24 Balqash 12 81,364
25 Sarqant 12510144 76,919
26 Baikonur 08 70,000
27 Satpayev 12510145 69,782
28 Kentau 10 57,408
29 Ridder 15 52,664
30 Qulsary 06 51,216
31 Shchuchinsk 03 47,290
32 Stepnogorsk 03 46,736
33 Altay 15 44,929
34 Aksu 11 44,808
35 Zhitikara 13 43,104
36 Saran 12 42,552
37 Talghar 01 42,194
38 Konayev 01 42,167
39 Arkalyk 13 42,000
40 Shakhtinsk 12 41,602
41 Lisakovsk 13 40,000
42 Shu 17 39,785
43 Karatau 17 37,881
44 Zhetysay 10 36,494
45 Arys 10 36,285
46 Novokazalinsk 14 35,883
47 Abay 12 35,454
48 Aqsay 07 34,799
49 Atbasar 03 34,797
50 Zharkent 12510144 34,422
51 Zhangatas 17 33,492
52 Ayagoz 12510143 33,479
53 Aral 14 33,017
54 Esik 01 32,995
55 Mangistau 09 31,368
56 Shiyeli 14 29,832
57 Kandyagash 04 28,196
58 Shalqar 04 27,399
59 Shalkar 06 27,072
60 Tekeli 12510144 26,678
61 Aksu 10 26,115
62 Shardara 10 25,356
63 Saryaghash 10 25,139
64 Abay 10 24,047
65 Khromtau 04 23,715
66 Kalbatau 12510143 22,047
67 Zhangaqorghan 14 21,339
68 Lenger 10 21,238
69 Burunday 01 20,996
70 Ushtobe 12510144 20,492
71 Shemonaikha 15 20,087
72 Zhosaly 14 20,065
73 Balykshi 06 19,260
74 Otegen Batyra 01 18,864
75 Embi 04 18,760
76 Maqanshy 12510143 18,754
77 Turar Ryskulov 10 18,421
78 Makinsk 03 17,711
79 Zaysan 15 17,600
80 Akkol’ 03 16,773
81 Tasbuget 14 16,455
82 Merke 17 15,934
83 Sarykemer 17 15,132
84 Urzhar 15 14,826
85 Kazygurt 10 14,737
86 Beyneu 09 14,245
87 Zhalagash 14 14,226
88 Yereymentau 03 14,169
89 Maqat 06 14,082
90 Saryozek 12510144 13,930
91 Derzhavinsk 03 13,856
92 Qarazhal 12510145 13,807
93 Jıbek joly 01 13,616
94 Esil 03 13,504
95 Priozersk 12 13,457
96 Shakhan 12 13,273
97 Inderbor 06 13,254
98 Zhangaarqa 12510145 13,184
99 Taiynsha 16 13,148
100 Kulan 17 13,128

The largest cities in Kazakhstan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Almaty leads with a population of 1,977,011, followed by Shymkent and Aktobe. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. The top 10 cities span multiple states, showing that urban growth is distributed across different regions.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Almaty's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. The 50th largest city still has a population of 34,422 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 4,533,698.

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